The situation you described regarding José Mourinho’s departure from Real Madrid at the end of the season is reflective of the reported divided opinions within the team. The British press, as mentioned in your statement, suggested that there were factions among the players with differing views on Mourinho’s continuation as the coach.
According to the information provided:
- On one side, players such as Karim Benzema, Angel Di Maria, Pepe, Mesut Ozil, Callejon, Higuain, Sergio Ramos, and Iker Casillas were reported to have expressed a desire for Mourinho to leave.
- On the other side, Mourinho allegedly had the support of players including Michael Essien, Xabi Alonso, Fabio Coentrao, and Diego Lopez.
This division in the locker room may have contributed to the decision for Mourinho to leave, with the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez, stating that the separation was by mutual agreement. Such internal disagreements can have a significant impact on team dynamics and performance, and in some cases, it might lead to changes in coaching staff or player personnel.
